Menopausal symptom experience: an online forum study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of the study was to explore the menopausal symptom experience of White midlife women.

Background

Recent cross-cultural investigations have indicated important ethnic differences in menopausal symptoms and have challenged the universality of these symptoms. Currently available cultural knowledge on menopausal experience, however, is inadequate to guide appropriate and adequate care even for White women in the menopausal transition.

Method

A cross-sectional qualitative online forum study was conducted in 2007 with 23 midlife women who self-identified as non-Hispanic Whites using convenience sampling. Seven topics related to menopausal symptom experience were used to guide the online forum for 6 months. The data were analysed using thematic analysis.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Im EO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2430027 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature